Anime

Gunbuster, known in Japan as Aim for the Top! is a six episode anime OVA series created by Gainax in 1988. It was the directorial debut of Hideaki Anno, who is best known for his role as the director of Neon Genesis Evangelion. The title is a combination of the titles of classic tennis anime Aim for the Ace! and the 1986 film Top Gun. A sequel known as Diebuster, or Aim for the Top 2!, with all new characters, was shown in 2004.